Lebanese filmmaker Nadine Labaki has been nominated for an Oscar

History has officially been made as Nadine Labaki is nominated as the first female Arab to ever be in the running for a Best Foreign Language Film Oscar.

Capernaum depicts the life of a 12-year-old Lebanese boy who runs away from his negligent parents, commits a violent crime and is sentenced to five years in jail. However, he then sues his parents for what he believes is the real crime - giving him life.

The film is Labaki's third ever feature film and stars a cast made up entirely of non-actors who, according to Labaki herself, "live a similar life to the people shown in the film".

The incredible cast and Labaki's storytelling make for a seriously authentic and raw film

The film debuted at Cannes Film Festival in May 2018 and received a standing ovation from the audience

With the backing of legends like Oprah, we're 100% edging toward a win for Labaki